Inspire Me Thursday: "Medical Art"

This week’s creative prompt is Medical, inspired by Elayna who is in our artist spotlight this week. I think it is inspiring how her x-rays became a source of inspiration for her. Perhaps you could draw inspiration from your personal experience with a disability or ailment, from an anatomical illustration in a text book, from the vast array of treatments and cures the medical community have discovered or are striving for, or however you choose to interpret this theme.
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Get creative by interpreting this topic through art, words, photography, however you feel moved to express yourself...

As a colon cancer survivor(and still surviving), I've been through a lot! Many scans, radiation,chemo, major surgery to remove part of my cancerous colon and not to mention the emotional journey. God has blessed me with powerful strength I never knew I had. My "medical art" represents steps in the process of my journey with cancer.

Studio Friday: The Heart of Your Studio

"Where or what is the heart of your studio/creative space? Is it your desk or maybe a special piece of furniture, a window, a piece of art on the wall, your idea board, or one of your tools, a jar with ribbons on the shelf...? "

Well, this is my tiny space stuffed in the alcove of a dormer window upstairs. I may feel a bit crowded but it's MY space! I have a great view of things from up here. I watch the cars drive by, the clouds move by and many birds fly by. My printer in off to right of the picture and my monitor is flat so it didn't make it into the picture. My trusty little book of ideas and dreams right at my hands reach when I get an idea or get inspired. My point and shoot camera for when Im on the go and fits right in my purse. Mp3 player loaded with christian songs filled with truth and hope. I sit here mostly when Im blogging, searching the web, reading my devotion and sometimes just sitting here looking out the window and praying. I actually cleaned up this space for you.It's cluttered most of the time with pictures, mail,books, pens, and as you can see a few leggos made it up here! Hmmm. So this is my cozy creative corner where I perch.

Studio Friday: Legacy.

"What work(s)/successes/accomplishments would you love to leave behind for the world? What legacy would you like to or are already about to create?"

Isn't this ironic?! I'm 32 years old, fighting for my life for the past 2 months with colorectal cancer. Believe it or not I have had this thought go through my mind. Yeah, I want my legacy to be my art/photography,like any artist would. I believe, as a Christian you're given talents to use to reach others. I want my legacy to be my pieces of artwork, whether it be my photography,a drawing or even the pottery placed throughout my house but to have a message that goes along with it. With every piece of artwork there is a challenge: How close do I need to get for a great shot, or when the clay is on wheel, what do I in vision in this clay-how far am I going to stretch it ? But for the people who do know me, I want them to know I was creative, fun-loving, loved to swim, ski, loved my family near and far, appreciated her husband and loved her children, played with her boys,and realized there is more to life than "things". Be thankful for your blessings.Using this challenging life experience to share with others that going through something like cancer that you cant do it alone or or even with human help, but ONLY God can truly comfort you, hold you, and even carry you.

Photo Thursday : Any Photo : "Morning Fog"

Taken last year while visiting relatives in Michigan .

Reflection

Photo Thursday: Texture

Inspire Me Thursday: Circles

This week let’s be inspired by circles. A round canvas… circular elements… round tools? Challenge yourself to put your own unique spin on this week’s topic.


I love taking the ordinary objects sitting around the house or anywhere and making them unique! I love to getting close up and cropping out what I dont want. I bet you can't guess what object I used.
Edit: You know those little hand held contraptions that remove the little pills off your clothing?..I call it a "fuzz-buster" I bet you see now...